Heysham North vs Ribchester

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Heysham North Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Heysham North vs Ribchester Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Heysham North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,049 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.8% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heysham North
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,049
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      821
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.8%
      ↑14.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heysham North
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      366 ↑40%
      22 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      262 ↓17%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑90%
      9 ↑800%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑108%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      45 ↑105%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↑40%
      6 ↑200%
      Drugs
      28 ↑27%
      0
      Public Order
      37 ↑61%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑213%
      3
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑125%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑267%
      0
      Other Crime
      22 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heysham North safer than Ribchester?

      Heysham North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,049 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heysham North vs Ribchester?

      Heysham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ribchester shows +14.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heysham North and Ribchester?

      In Heysham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (366 incidents). In Ribchester, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heysham North and Ribchester?

      Heysham North recorded 262 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribchester recorded 13. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Heysham North vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Heysham North totalled 366 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Ribchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heysham North and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heysham North recorded 821 crimes (now 1,049, a change of +27.8%). Ribchester recorded 55 crimes previously (now 63, +14.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heysham North and Ribchester?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Heysham North has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Ribchester has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heysham North and Ribchester?

      Heysham North falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ribchester is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Heysham North and Ribchester?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Heysham North or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heysham North and Ribchester. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.